RAM is exploding, but storage space is still affordable. This is what Samsung proves with two SSDs available from 189.99 euros, designed for nomadic use, or to boost your desktop PC.
The more time passes, the more the most basic files take up space on your devices. High definition photos, music in format losslessvideo games of several hundred GB, 4K videos, in short, all your digital leisure activities weigh considerably on your connected devices, whether it is your smartphone or your computer.
Fortunately, when space runs out, it is always possible to add a little more, whether in the form of a memory stick in the case of your desktop PC, or in the form of an external SSD for all your portable content.
And that’s good, because Samsung has something for you whatever your profile with its dedicated products such as the T9 external SSD or the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD, all starting at 189.99 euros.
External SSD or internal SSD: which hardware for which profile?
As is often the case, it is the use that defines the tool. And computer memory is no exception. To know which product to turn to, you must therefore target the architecture adapted to your workflow. If the two Samsung SSDs share cutting-edge flash memory, they are aimed at different working environments.
Opt for the Samsung T9 external SSD if you prioritize mobility and versatility. This model is designed for mobile content creators, videographers and gamers on the go.
It’s a plug-and-play solution, designed to shuttle frictionlessly between all your devices. Samsung external SSDs are indeed compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS since the iPhone 15 and their USB-C charging port.
It is particularly aimed at iPhone 15 users looking to directly record their large video files (such as the Apple ProRes format) on reliable and compatible external media.
If, on the other hand, you are aiming for raw performance on a desktop PC, the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD is made for you. This component integrates directly into the heart of a desktop PC or a server to gain power and storage space.
It is therefore perfectly suited to image professionals running heavy software (3D modeling, native 8K editing), gaming PCs or PCs dedicated to AI.
Samsung T9: The ultimate portable and versatile extension
The Samsung T9 is capable of handling the direct editing of extremely large video projects (the disk is also certified for 12K cameras) or the processing of vast catalogs of RAW photos, without the slightest latency.
This is notably thanks to the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface coupled with the NVMe protocol. The result? Speeds reaching 2,000 MB/s for reading and writing, or the capacity to transfer a 2 GB file in just one second.
The other major strength of this SSD lies in its universal compatibility. Delivered with USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, the Samsung T9 is a plug-and-play solution for frictionless switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, or to tablets and smartphones (Android and iOS).
Extremely compact and light with its featherweight of 122 grams, the Samsung T9 external SSD is also pleasant to the touch. The manufacturer has in fact given it a rubberized relief finish. Its robust design finally guarantees resistance to falls up to 3 meters high.
Available in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB, this small, powerful SSD should be able to store several years of data without worry.
The Samsung T9 external SSD is available from 199.99 euros.
Samsung 9100 PRO: PCIe 5.0 for extreme configurations
If the T9 shines with its versatility, the Samsung 9100 PRO tackles, for its part, a completely different challenge: pushing the transfer speeds of your desktop PC to its maximum.
This internal component in M.2 format uses the latest PCIe 5.0×4 interface coupled with the NVMe 2.0 protocol. The Samsung 9100 PRO can read files at up to 14,800 MB/s and write up to 13,400 MB/s.
THE gamers will see the opportunity to strengthen their desktop PC to face the most demanding graphics engines. With the space allocated by this Samsung 9100 PRO SSD, titles using Microsoft’s DirectStorage API (which allows the SSD to send data directly to the graphics card without going through the processor), will benefit from almost zero loading times, just like 4K textures which will load more quickly.
Samsung offers the SSD 9100 PRO in capacities ranging from 1 to 8 TB, with a version equipped with a heat sink for restricted spaces. The SSD obviously remains backwards compatible with old PCIe standards, which allows it to be installed on older motherboards, even if its speeds will logically be restricted by the connectivity.
The Samsung 9100 PRO is available from 189.99 euros.
